Job Description

Posting Title
SPO MH 30 - Team Leader, CYMH
Position Classification
Social Prog Off (CYMH) R30
Union
GEU
Work Options
On-Site
Location
Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 4W6 CA (Primary)

Salary Range
$96,386.14 - $110,278.43 annually, which includes a 2 Grid Temporary Market Adjustment*
Close Date
10/28/2025
Job Type
Regular Full Time
Temporary End Date
Ministry/Organization
BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development
Ministry Branch / Division
North East Fraser
Job Summary

The Team

MCFD's North Fraser Youth Day Treatment Program supports youth (ages 13-18) and their families in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Belcarra, Anmore, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Burnaby, and New Westminster. In partnership with families, communities, and the Ministry of Education, the program provides intensive mental health and educational services including individual, family, and group therapy, psychiatric consultation, and crisis intervention.

The Role

As the Team Leader your role is to provide clinical direction and oversite to the clinical team, comprised of CYMH clinicians and Child Care Counsellors. You will be working with community partners, community care teams and school district staff delivering intensive therapeutic interventions to support the youth in the day treatment program This impactful role manages the local delivery of mental health services for children, youth, and families, and provides guidance, mentorship, and clinical supervision to a dedicated and collaborative professional team. The CYMH Team Leader is part of a broader leadership network and has significant influence over the experience and outcome of services to vulnerable children, youth and families.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience Requirements


Masters Degree in Social Work (Clinical Specialty or equivalent training/education), Educational Counselling, Clinical Psychology, Child and Youth Care, or equivalent. +

NOTE

: If this education was obtained outside of Canada, you need to confirm it has been assessed for equivalency through the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES). You must provide a basic report by the closing date of this posting to be considered.
Experience in the provision of mental health services to children, youth and their families. Experience supervising staff. Must possess and maintain a valid class 5 BC Driver's licence with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:


One (1) or more years of experience in the provision of mental health services to children, youth and their families. One (1) or more years of experience leading staff in a supervisory capacity. DBT experience. Applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Metis or Inuit with the required combination of education and experience.

Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of willingness/ proviso requirements.


For questions regarding this position, please contact leighann.baxter@gov.bc.ca

About this Position:

This position is also posted as a Nurse 9 under REQ 121432

This position has full time on-site requirements.

An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.

Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

Please refer to MyHR for more information on Temporary Market Adjustments.

Working for the BC Public Service:

The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.


We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.


The Indigenous Applicant Advisory Service is available to Indigenous (First Nations [status or non-status], Inuit or Metis) applicants originating from the land now known as Canada, seeking work or already employed in the BC Public Service. Indigenous applicants can contact this service for personalized guidance on the BC Public Service hiring process including job applications and interviews.

How to Apply:

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the job requirements listed above. Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting.

Cover Letter: NO

- Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

Resume: YES

- Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.

Questionnaire: YES

- You will need to complete a basic questionnaire to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements.



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Job Category
Social Services